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Criterion 4(a) Restrictions on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Graphic paper / Tissue Paper and Tissue Products Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. The paper product shall not contain substances that have been identified according to the procedure described in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and included in the Candidate List for Substances of Very High Concern in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight). No derogation from this requirement shall be granted. Criterion 4(b) Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) restrictions Graphic Paper Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. Unless derogated in Table 3, the paper product shall not contain substances or mixtures in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight) that are classified with any of the following hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: - Group 1 hazards: Category 1A or 1B carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or toxic for reproduction (CMR): H340, H350, H350i, H360, H360F, H360D, H360FD, H360Fd, H360Df. - Group 2 hazards: Category 2 CMR: H341, H351, H361, H361f, H361d, H361fd, H362; Category 1 aquatic toxicity: H400, H410; Category 1 and 2 acute toxicity: H300, H310, H330; Category 1 aspiration toxicity: H304; Category 1 specific target organ toxicity (STOT): H370, H372, Category 1 skin sensitiser H317*. - Group 3 hazards: Category 2, 3 and 4 aquatic toxicity: H411, H412, H413; Category 3 acute toxicity: H301, H311, H331; Category 2 STOT: H371, H373. *H317 restrictions shall only apply to commercial dye formulations, surface finishing agents and coating materials applied to paper. The use of substances or mixtures that are chemically modified during the paper production process (e.g. inorganic flocculating agents, cross-linking agents, inorganic oxidising and reducing agents) so that any relevant restricted CLP hazard no longer applies shall be exempted from the above requirement. Rationale for criteria 4(a) and 4(b) The basis for all information related to criteria 4a and 4b should be a REACH compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS). If a hazardous substance is present in a supplied mixture above a certain trigger concentration that is related to the hazards it presents, it must be listed in Section 3 of the SDS.

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Criterion 4(a) Restrictions on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Graphic paper / Tissue Paper and Tissue Products Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. The paper product shall not contain substances that have been identified according to the procedure described in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and included in the Candidate List for Substances of Very High Concern in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight). No derogation from this requirement shall be granted. Criterion 4(b) Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) restrictions Graphic Paper Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. Unless derogated in Table 3, the paper product shall not contain substances or mixtures in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight) that are classified with any of the following hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: - Group 1 hazards: Category 1A or 1B carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or toxic for reproduction (CMR): H340, H350, H350i, H360, H360F, H360D, H360FD, H360Fd, H360Df. - Group 2 hazards: Category 2 CMR: H341, H351, H361, H361f, H361d, H361fd, H362; Category 1 aquatic toxicity: H400, H410; Category 1 and 2 acute toxicity: H300, H310, H330; Category 1 aspiration toxicity: H304; Category 1 specific target organ toxicity (STOT): H370, H372, Category 1 skin sensitiser H317*. - Group 3 hazards: Category 2, 3 and 4 aquatic toxicity: H411, H412, H413; Category 3 acute toxicity: H301, H311, H331; Category 2 STOT: H371, H373. *H317 restrictions shall only apply to commercial dye formulations, surface finishing agents and coating materials applied to paper. The use of substances or mixtures that are chemically modified during the paper production process (e.g. inorganic flocculating agents, cross-linking agents, inorganic oxidising and reducing agents) so that any relevant restricted CLP hazard no longer applies shall be exempted from the above requirement. Rationale for criteria 4(a) and 4(b) The basis for all information related to criteria 4a and 4b should be a REACH compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS). If a hazardous substance is present in a supplied mixture above a certain trigger concentration that is related to the hazards it presents, it must be listed in Section 3 of the SDS.

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Criterion 4(a) Restrictions on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Graphic paper / Tissue Paper and Tissue Products Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. The paper product shall not contain substances that have been identified according to the procedure described in Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and included in the Candidate List for Substances of Very High Concern in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight). No derogation from this requirement shall be granted. Criterion 4(b) Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) restrictions Graphic Paper Note: All process and functional chemicals used in the paper mill must be screened. This criterion does not apply to chemicals used for wastewater treatment unless the treated wastewater is recirculated back into the paper production process. Unless derogated in Table 3, the paper product shall not contain substances or mixtures in concentrations greater than 0.10 % (weight by weight) that are classified with any of the following hazard statements in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: - Group 1 hazards: Category 1A or 1B carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or toxic for reproduction (CMR): H340, H350, H350i, H360, H360F, H360D, H360FD, H360Fd, H360Df. - Group 2 hazards: Category 2 CMR: H341, H351, H361, H361f, H361d, H361fd, H362; Category 1 aquatic toxicity: H400, H410; Category 1 and 2 acute toxicity: H300, H310, H330; Category 1 aspiration toxicity: H304; Category 1 specific target organ toxicity (STOT): H370, H372, Category 1 skin sensitiser H317*. - Group 3 hazards: Category 2, 3 and 4 aquatic toxicity: H411, H412, H413; Category 3 acute toxicity: H301, H311, H331; Category 2 STOT: H371, H373. *H317 restrictions shall only apply to commercial dye formulations, surface finishing agents and coating materials applied to paper. The use of substances or mixtures that are chemically modified during the paper production process (e.g. inorganic flocculating agents, cross-linking agents, inorganic oxidising and reducing agents) so that any relevant restricted CLP hazard no longer applies shall be exempted from the above requirement. Rationale for criteria 4(a) and 4(b) The basis for all information related to criteria 4a and 4b should be a REACH compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS). If a hazardous substance is present in a supplied mixture above a certain trigger concentration that is related to the hazards it presents, it must be listed in Section 3 of the SDS.

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Criterion 4e) Surfactants used in deinking (For Graphic Paper, Tissue Paper and Tissue Products) Note: This requirement shall apply to the producer(s) of de-inked pulp. All surfactants used in de-inking processes shall demonstrate ready biodegradability or inherent ultimate biodegradability (see test methods and pass levels below). The only exemption to this requirement shall be the use of surfactants based on silicone derivatives provided that paper sludge from the de-inking process is incinerated. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion together with the relevant safety data sheets or test reports for each surfactant. These shall indicate the test method, threshold and conclusion reached using one of the following test methods and pass levels: - For ready biodegradability: OECD No 301 A-F (or equivalent ISO standards) with a percentage degradation (including absorption) within 28 days of at least 70 % for 301 A and E, and of at least 60 % for 301 B, C, D and F. - For inherent ultimate biodegradability: OECD 302 A-C (or equivalent ISO standards), with a percentage degradation (including adsorption) within 28 days of at least 70 % for 302 A and B, and of at least 60 % for 302 C. In cases where silicone-based surfactants are used, the applicant shall provide a safety data sheet for the chemicals used and a declaration that paper sludge from the de-inking process is incinerated, including details of the destination incineration facility or facilities.

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Criterion 4 — Restricted hazardous substances and mixtures

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Criterion 6(c) Product safety Any final tissue product that contains recycled fibre shall not contain any of the following hazardous substances above the specified limits and according to the specified test standards: - Formaldehyde: 1 mg/dm2 in accordance with EN 1541 (cold water extraction); - Glyoxal: 1.5 mg/dm2 in accordance with DIN 54603; - Pentachlorophenol (PCP): 2 mg/kg in accordance with EN ISO 15320 (cold water extraction). Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion supported by relevant test reports in accordance with the respective standards.

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Criterion 4g)Azo dye restrictions (For Graphic Paper, Tissue Paper and Tissue Products) Note: This requirement shall apply to the paper producer. Azo dyes, which by reductive cleavage of one or more azo groups may release one or more of the aromatic amines listed in Directive 2002/61/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII, Appendix 8, shall not be used in the production of EU Ecolabel graphic paper. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion from the supplier(s) of all colourants used in the production process for EU Ecolabel graphic paper. The colourant supplier declaration should be supported by test reports according to the appropriate methods described in Appendix 10 to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 or equivalent methods.. Criterion 4h) Metal complex dye stuffs or pigments (For Graphic Paper) Note: This requirement shall apply to the paper producer. See definition of metal-based pigments and dyes in the preamble of this Annex. Dyes or pigments based on aluminium*, silver, arsenic, barium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper*, mercury, manganese, nickel, lead, selenium, antimony, tin or zinc shall not be used. *The restriction for copper shall be exempted in the case of copper phthalocyanine and the restriction for aluminiumn shall not apply to aluminosilicates. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with the requirements of this criterion from the supplier(s) of all colourants used in theproduction process for EU Ecolabel graphic paper. The supplier declaration(s) shall be supported by safety data sheets or other relevant documentation. (For Tissue Paper and Tissue Products) Note: This requirement shall apply to the paper producer or, where relevant, to the tissue paper converter. See definition of metal-based pigments and dyes in the preamble of this Annex. Dyes or pigments based on aluminium*, silver, arsenic, barium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, mercury, manganese, nickel, lead, selenium, antimony, tin or zinc shall not be used. *The restriction for aluminium shall not apply to aluminosilicates. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with the requirements of this criterion from the supplier(s) of all colourants used in the production process for EU Ecolabel tissue products. The supplier declaration(s) shall be supported by safety data sheets or other relevant documentation. Criterion 4i) Ionic impurities in dye stuffs (For Graphic Paper) Note: This requirement shall apply to the paper producer. The levels of ionic impurities in the dye-stuffs used shall not exceed the following limits: silver 100 ppm; arsenic 50 ppm; barium 100 ppm; cadmium 20 ppm; cobalt 500 ppm; chromium 100 ppm; copper 250 ppm; mercury 4 ppm; nickel 200 ppm; lead 100 ppm; selenium 20 ppm; antimony 50 ppm; tin 250 ppm; zinc 1 500 ppm. The restriction for copper impurities shall not apply to dyestuffs based on copper phthalocyanine. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with the requirements of this criterion from the supplier(s) of all colourants used in the production process for EU Ecolabel graphic paper. The supplier declaration(s) shall be supported by safety data sheets or other relevant documentation. (For Tissue Paper and Tissue Products) Note: This requirement shall apply to the paper producer or, where relevant, to the tissue paper converter. The levels of ionic impurities in the dyestuffs used shallnot exceed the following limits: silver 100 ppm; arsenic 50 ppm; barium 100 ppm; cadmium 20 ppm; cobalt 500 ppm; chromium 100 ppm; mercury 4 ppm; nickel 200 ppm; lead 100 ppm; selenium 20 ppm; antimony 50 ppm; tin 250 ppm; zinc 1 500 ppm. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with the requirements of this criterion from the supplier(s) of all colourants used in the production process for EU Ecolabel tissue paper. The supplier declaration(s) shall be supported by safety data sheets or other relevant documentation. Criterion 4j) Lotions (For Tissue Paper and Tissue Products) No substances that are classified as H317, H334, CMR or listed on the Candidate List for Substances of Very High Concern shall be added to lotion formulations used during the conversion of EU Ecolabel tissue products. Furthermore, no parabens, triclosan, formaldehyde, formaldehyde releasers or methylisothiazolinone shall be added to lotion formulations. Furthermore, no lotion formulation used shall be dosed in quantities that result in any individual substances with the CLP restricted classifications listed in criterion 4(b) being present in quantities exceeding 0.010 % (w/w) of the final tissue product. The sum of substances with any particular restricted CLP classifications shall not exceed 0.070 % (w/w) of the tissue product. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a list of any relevant lotion formulations used in the production of EU Ecolabel tissue products together with declarations of compliance from the respective suppliers of those lotion formulations, relevant safety data sheets and, for demonstrating compliance with the limits in the final product, calculations based on dosing rates used by the applicant that estimate the concentrations of any restricted CLP substances in the formulation that would remain in the final EU Ecolabel tissue product.

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Criterion 1(b) Adsorbable organic halogens (AOX) Graphic Paper / Tissue Paper and Tissue Products This criterion refers to elemental chlorine free (ECF) pulp. The AOX emissions from the production of each pulp used in EU Ecolabel graphic paper shall not exceed 0.17 kg/ADt. Criterion 4c): Chlorine (For Graphic Paper, Tissue Paper and Tissue Products) Note: This requirement shall apply to pulp and paper producers. While it also applies to the bleaching of recycled fibres, it is accepted that the fibres in their previous life cycle may have been bleached with chlorine gas. Chlorine gas shall not be used as a bleaching agent. This requirement does not apply to chlorine gas related to the production and use of chlorine dioxide. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration that chlorine gas has not been used as a bleaching agent in the paper production process, together with declarations from any relevant pulp suppliers.

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Criterion 4g)Azo dye restrictions (For Graphic Paper, Tissue Paper and Tissue Products) Note: This requirement shall apply to the paper producer. Azo dyes, which by reductive cleavage of one or more azo groups may release one or more of the aromatic amines listed in Directive 2002/61/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII, Appendix 8, shall not be used in the production of EU Ecolabel graphic paper. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance with this criterion from the supplier(s) of all colourants used in the production process for EU Ecolabel graphic paper. The colourant supplier declaration should be supported by test reports according to the appropriate methods described in Appendix 10 to Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 or equivalent methods..

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Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P. [...] Measurements of emissions to water shall be taken on unfiltered and unsettled samples at the effluent discharge point of the mills’ wastewater treatment plant. In cases where mill effluent is sent to a municipal or other third-party wastewater treatment plant, unfiltered and unsettled samples from the mill effluent sewer discharge point shall be analysed and the results multiplied by a standard removal efficiency factor for the municipal or third-party wastewater treatment plant. The removal efficiency factor shall be based on information provided by the operator of the municipal or other third-party wastewater treatment plant. Measurements of emissions to water shall be taken on unfiltered and unsettled samples at the effluent discharge point of the mills’ wastewater treatment plant. In cases where mill effluent is sent to a municipal or other third-party wastewater treatment plant, unfiltered and unsettled samples from the mill effluent sewer discharge point shall be analysed and the results multiplied by a standard removal efficiency factor for the municipal or third-party wastewater treatment plant.

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Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P.

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5.1. Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P. Graphic Paper The requirement is based on information on emissions in relation to a specified reference value. The ratio between actual emissions and the reference value translates into an emissions score. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1.3. In all cases, the total number of points (Ptotal = PCOD + PS + PNOx + PP) shall not exceed 4.0. In case of non-integrated production, the applicant shall provide a calculation that includes pulp and paper production. For pulp and papermaking as a whole, the calculation of PCOD shall be made as follows (PS, PNOx, and PP to be calculated in exactly the same way). For each pulp ‘i’ used, the related measured COD emissions (COD pulp 'i expressed in kg/air dry tonne — ADt) shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Air dry tonne assumes 90 % dry matter content for pulp, and 95 % for paper. The weighted COD emission for the pulp is then added to the measured COD emission from the paper production to give the total COD emission, COD total. The weighted COD reference value for the pulp production shall be calculated in the same way, with the sum of the weighted reference value for each pulp used and added to the reference value for the paper production to give a total COD reference value COD ref, total. Table 1 contains the reference values for each pulp type used and for the paper production. Tissue Paper and Tissue Products The requirement is based on information on emissions in relation to a specified reference value. The ratio between actual emissions and the reference value translates into an emissions score. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1.3. In all cases, the total number of points (Ptotal = PCOD + PS + PNOx + PP) shall not exceed 4.0. In case of non-integrated production, the applicant shall provide a calculation that includes pulp and paper production. For pulp and papermaking as a whole, the calculation of PCOD shall be made as follows (PS, PNOx, PP to be calculated in exactly the same way). For each pulp ‘i’ used, the related measured COD emissions (COD pulp 'i' expressed in kg/air dry tonne — ADt) shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Air dry tonne assumes 90 % dry matter content for pulp, and 95 % for paper. The weighted COD emission for the pulp is then added to the measured COD emission from the paper production to give the total COD emission, COD total. The weighted COD reference value for the pulp production shall be calculated in the same way, with the sum of the weighted reference value for each pulp used and added to the reference value for the paper production to give a total COD reference value COD ref, total. Table 1 contains the reference values for each pulp type used and for the paper production. 5.2. Criterion 1b) AOX Graphic Paper / Tissue Paper and Tissue Products This criterion refers to elemental chlorine free (ECF) pulp. The AOX emissions from the production of each pulp used in EU Ecolabel graphic paper shall not exceed 0.17 kg/ADt. 5.3. Criterion 1c) CO2 Graphic Paper Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels used for the production of process heat and electricity (whether on-site or offsite) must not exceed the following limit values: 1) 1 100 kg CO2/tonne for paper made from 100 % de-inked/recycled pulp; 2) 1 000 kg CO2/tonne for paper made from 100 % chemical pulp; 3) 1 600 kg CO2/tonne for paper made from 100 % mechanical pulp. For paper composed of any combination of chemical pulp, recycled pulp and mechanical pulp, a weighted limit value shall be calculated based on the proportion of each pulp type in the mixture. The actual emission value shall be calculated as the sum of the emissions from the pulp and paper production, taking into account the mixture of pulps used. Tissue Paper and Tissue Products Note: The criterion refers to the sum total of CO2 emissions from pulp and paper manufacturing processes. Conversion is not included. Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels used for the production of process heat and electricity (whether on-site or offsite) must not exceed the following limit values: 1) 1 200 kg CO2/tonne for conventional tissue paper, 2) 1 850 kg CO2/tonne for structured tissue paper. The actual emission value shall be calculated as the sum of the emissions from the pulp and paper production, taking into account the mixture of pulps used.

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At least 70 % of the fibre material allocated to the product or production line shall originate from forests or areas managed according to sustainable forestry management principles that meet the requirements set out by the relevant independent chain of custody scheme and/or originate from recycled materials. Excluded from the calculation of recycled fibre content is the reutilisation of waste materials that are capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated them (i.e. paper machine broke — own produced or purchased). However, inputs of broke from conversion operations (own or purchased) may be considered as contributing towards the recycled fibre content if covered by EN 643 delivery notes.

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Criterion 3: Fibres – conserving resources, sustainable forest management

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The fibre raw material may consist of recycled fibres or virgin fibres. Any virgin fibres must not originate from GMO species. All fibres shall be covered by valid chain of custody certificates issued by an independent third-party certification scheme such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) or equivalent, or be covered by delivery notes of paper for recycling in accordance with EN 643. At least 70 % of the fibre material allocated to the product or production line shall originate from forests or areas managed according to sustainable forestry management principles that meet the requirements set out by the relevant independent chain of custody scheme and/or originate from recycled materials. Excluded from the calculation of recycled fibre content is the reutilisation of waste materials that are capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated them (i.e. paper machine broke — own produced or purchased). However, inputs of broke from conversion operations (own or purchased) may be considered as contributing towards the recycled fibre content if covered by EN 643 delivery notes. Any uncertified virgin material shall be covered by a verification system that ensures that it is legally sourced and meets any other requirement of the certification scheme with respect to uncertified material. The certification bodies issuing forest and/or chain of custody certificates shall be accredited or recognised by that certification scheme.

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Criterion 2 — Energy use The requirement is based on information on actual energy use during pulp and paper production in relation to specific reference values. The energy consumption includes electricity and fuel consumption for heat production to be expressed in terms of points (Ptotal) as detailed below. The total number of points (Ptotal = PE + PF) shall not exceed 2,5. Table 2 contains the reference values for calculating the energy consumption. In case of a mix of pulps, the reference value for electricity and fuel consumption for heat production shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Criterion 2(a) Electricity The electricity consumption related to pulp and paper production shall be expressed in terms of points (PE) as detailed below. Calculation for pulp production: For each pulp i used, the related electricity consumption (Epulp,i expressed in kWh/ADt) shall be calculated as follows: Epulp,i = internally produced electricity + purchased electricity – sold electricity Calculation for paper production: Similarly, the electricity consumption related to paper production (Epaper) shall be calculated as follows: Epaper = internally produced electricity + purchased electricity – sold electricity [...]

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Graphic Paper All pulp and paper production sites shall have a system in place for the handling of waste arising from the production process and a waste management and minimisation plan that describes the production process and includes information on the following aspects: 1) procedures in place for waste prevention; 2) procedures in place for waste separation, reuse and recycling; 3) procedures in place for the safe handling of hazardous waste; 4) continuous improvement objectives and targets relating to the reduction of waste generation and the increase of reuse and recycling rates. Tissue Paper and Tissue Products All pulp and paper production sites, including converted tissue production sites, shall have a system in place for the handling of waste arising from the production process and a waste management and minimisation plan that describes the production process and includes information on the following aspects: 1) procedures in place for waste prevention; 2) procedures in place for waste separation, reuse, and recycling; 3) procedures in place for the safe handling of hazardous waste; 4) continuous improvement objectives and targets relating to the reduction of waste generation and the increase of reuse and recycling rates. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a waste minimisation and management plan for each of the sites concerned and a declaration of compliance with the criterion. Applicants registered with EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and/or certified according to ISO 14001 shall be considered as having fulfilled this criterion if: 1) the inclusion of waste management is documented in the EMAS environmental statement for the production site(s), or 2) the inclusion of waste management is sufficiently addressed by the ISO 14001 certification for the production site(s).

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Criterion 5: Waste Management

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Graphic Paper/Tissue Paper and Tissue Products As a prerequisite, the pulp and paper production site must meet all respective legal requirements of the country in which it is located. Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P. Graphic Paper The requirement is based on information on emissions in relation to a specified reference value. The ratio between actual emissions and the reference value translates into an emissions score. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1.3. In all cases, the total number of points (Ptotal = PCOD + PS + PNOx + PP) shall not exceed 4.0. In case of non-integrated production, the applicant shall provide a calculation that includes pulp and paper production. For pulp and papermaking as a whole, the calculation of PCOD shall be made as follows (PS, PNOx, and PP to be calculated in exactly the same way). For each pulp ‘i’ used, the related measured COD emissions (COD pulp 'i expressed in kg/air dry tonne — ADt) shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Air dry tonne assumes 90 % dry matter content for pulp, and 95 % for paper. The weighted COD emission for the pulp is then added to the measured COD emission from the paper production to give the total COD emission, COD total. The weighted COD reference value for the pulp production shall be calculated in the same way, with the sum of the weighted reference value for each pulp used and added to the reference value for the paper production to give a total COD reference value COD ref, total. Table 1 contains the reference values for each pulp type used and for the paper production. [...] Tissue Paper and Tissue Products The requirement is based on information on emissions in relation to a specified reference value. The ratio between actual emissions and the reference value translates into an emissions score. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1.3. In all cases, the total number of points (Ptotal = PCOD + PS + PNOx + PP) shall not exceed 4.0. In case of non-integrated production, the applicant shall provide a calculation that includes pulp and paper production. For pulp and papermaking as a whole, the calculation of PCOD shall be made as follows (PS, PNOx, PP to be calculated in exactly the same way). For each pulp ‘i’ used, the related measured COD emissions (COD pulp 'i' expressed in kg/air dry tonne — ADt) shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Air dry tonne assumes 90 % dry matter content for pulp, and 95 % for paper. The weighted COD emission for the pulp is then added to the measured COD emission from the paper production to give the total COD emission, COD total. The weighted COD reference value for the pulp production shall be calculated in the same way, with the sum of the weighted reference value for each pulp used and added to the reference value for the paper production to give a total COD reference value COD ref, total. Table 1 contains the reference values for each pulp type used and for the paper production. [...] Criterion 1(b) Adsorbable organic halogens (AOX) [...] Criterion 1c) CO2 [...]

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Criterion 1: Emissions to water and air

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Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P. The requirement is based on information on emissions in relation to a specified reference value. The ratio between actual emissions and the reference value translates into an emissions score. The score for any individual emission parameter shall not exceed 1,3. In all cases, the total number of points (Ptotal = PCOD + PS + PNOx + PP) shall not exceed 4,0. In case of non-integrated production, the applicant shall provide a calculation that includes pulp and paper production. For pulp and papermaking as a whole, the calculation of PCOD shall be made as follows (PS, PNOx, and PP to be calculated in exactly the same way). For each pulp ‘i’ used, the related measured COD emissions (CODpulp,i expressed in kg/air dry tonne — ADt) shall be weighted according to the proportion of each pulp used (pulp ‘i’ with respect to air dry tonne of pulp), and added together. Air dry tonne assumes 90 % dry matter content for pulp, and 95 % for paper. The weighted COD emission for the pulp is then added to the measured COD emission from the paper production to give the total COD emission, COD total. The weighted COD reference value for the pulp production shall be calculated in the same way, with the sum of the weighted reference value for each pulp used and added to the reference value for the paper production to give a total COD reference value CODref, total. Table 1 contains the reference values for each pulp type used and for the paper production. [...]

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Criterion 1a) COD, S, NOx and P.

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Graphic Paper/Tissue Paper and Tissue Products As a prerequisite, the pulp and paper production site must meet all respective legal requirements of the country in which it is located. Assessment and verification: The applicant shall provide a declaration of compliance, supported by relevant documentation and declarations from the pulp supplier(s).

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Criterion 1: Emissions to water and air